On Sundays

Have you ever wondered what toxic positivity sounds like? Or how it's different from being truly positive and hopeful?

In today's episode we're addressing just that. With real life examples, phrases and practical advice, we're going to talk about how our well intended efforts to comfort often make people feel more alone and how you can change that!

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In this episode, we’re answering a listener’s question: How do we care for each other and our communities better? In an age where division, toxicity and even hatred seems to be all around us, this is such an important and timely question for all of us to ask ourselves. How can I help? How can I be part of the solution in my daily life? Where can I serve or love people just a little bit better? So let’s discuss!

Notes from this episode:

• Start with doing an inventory of your biases and the worldview you’re filtering your actions through. Do you really see everyone as equal to you? (Spoiler: you don’t)
• Be honest about your talents, resources and capacity. What do you have to offer? It may cost you, but it shouldn’t exhaust your resources.
• Turn towards who your neighbor is. Where have you been placed? Schools, neighborhoods, city, place of worship, gym, committees, etc.
• What is something you have a deep desire to change in some way or another need you are compelled to meet? 
• Whether you choose to partner with existing groups or take action solo, take on the physician’s creed of “do no harm.” You’ll make mistakes, but in your attempts to help, be alert to ways you or the organization you align with may also be hurting the very community you’re helping. It’s healthy to assess if the assistance you’re offering has sustainable and long-term positive impact or is it making people worse off in some way.
• If you’re overwhelmed by any of this, think about one little thing you can do that requires the least effort. 
• Show vulnerability and ask for and accept help and care when you need it.

In this solo episode, Kate discusses her experience of faith and how it's been shaped in and outside of the church. She talks about what church has meant for her and the main reasons she's had for leaving church or resisting participation. In this episode, find camaraderie, empathy, and permission to stay or leave your spiritual community in search of peace and freedom.

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Coaching is a modality that involves nonjudgmental presence, motivational interviewing and co-creation of goals to help ordinary people get unstuck and reach their potential.

You may have heard of executive coaching or professional coaching where high-achieving individuals are coached to overcome some of their weaknesses and capitalize on their strengths. Life coaching works the same way.

Whether someone is struggling with personal issues or going through a transition in life or career, a coach is a partner to help you find clarity, provide accountability and help you take the next right step on your journey.

On this episode, we chat with certified, life & business coach, Katie Snyder. Katie has a background in research psychology and over two decades in creative work. She helps clients navigate transitions, rediscover purpose, and design fulfilling, intentional lives. A former photographer and tour manager, Katie believes life itself is art—meant to be created with courage and care. 

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Emily P. Freeman, or EPF as she’s affectionately known, is a real-life mentor for me. As I think you’ll see from this episode, Emily doesn’t do or say anything casually. She really lives her life on purpose and sticks to her convictions, while leaving room for humility, curiosity and evolution.

Listen in as we discuss navigating new seasons of life, moving through decision fatigue and so much more!

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When life comes at you fast, be it good or bad or everything at the same time, how do you manage? That's what we're discussing today On Sundays. Coping with stress can seem impossible, but I'm breaking down the small, manageable ways to care for ourselves in the midst of chaos.

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Erin Hicks Moon has questions and we bet you do too!

Resident Bible Scholar of the Faith Adjacent podcast, Erin Moon is here to talk about faith, doubt, asking brave questions, navigating spiritual unrest and finding a thriving faith in the midst of unanswerable mysteries.

Join us for this conversation as I find a fast friend in Erin and we gab away about the silly and the spiritual.

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Today, we’re joined by Rachel Awtrey.

Rachel is a trailblazing influencer podcaster, military wife, mother to two and a first time author of Love Your Life: Even When You Don’t Like It All the Time.

You all are going to absolutely love this conversation. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with Rachel and learning from her experience. We talk about being brave enough to live on purpose and to not let other people’s opinions get in our way. Rachel shares advice on how to balance a career with motherhood and we chat about making and keeping friends in adulthood.

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Trying something new is inherently scary because it's vulnerable, especially when you do it in public.

In this episode, I give a quick life update and some perspective on how I've gathered the courage to try several new things lately, however imperfectly.

Welcome to Season 2 of On Sundays! We've got more great guests and content coming your way, so stay tuned!

In part II of this conversation on entrepreneurship, Kate and Rusty explore the profound impact of life personal growth and self-discovery on career paths. They discuss the importance of living authentically, the journey of entrepreneurship, and the joy found in the creative process. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, they emphasize the value of trying new things, pursuing passions, and finding happiness in the journey rather than just the destination.

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